Support Services Consulting

Analysis

The analytical stage of the engagement is critical to the success of the project. It is often the most resource intensive part of the process.

Using a combination of financial reviews, statistical comparisons and clinical practice assessments, we develop a comprehensive assessment of how the organization's supply cost dollars are being spent.

Client Health System Spending Analysis Vendor Name Spending % Change ABC Medical XYZ Foodservice Healthcare Corporation 123 Medical Radiology Supply 456 Supply ABC Company Health Service Co. 123 Laboratories Data ABC $5,078,183 2,954,246 1,605,218 1,398,538 1,061,966 1,034,364 1,001,497 851,862 721,696 698,201 0% 11% 11% 19% -10% 78% -14% 48% 13% -1% An initial analysis of spending sources is performed to identify current and past trends in expenditures. Stratification and prioritization is established as part of the analysis.

Using industry standard benchmarks, cross industry comparatives and our own client information database, a comparative analysis of your firm's spending trends is developed. Topic Current Activity Benchmark Forms IV Tubing Linen/Laundry Cardiac Perfusion $18.91/AOB $3.49/Admin.Line $17.56/IP Day $858/Perfused Case $10.85/AOB $1.48/Admin. Line $6.50-$9.98 $492/Perfused Case     Medical-Surgical Questionnaire - IV Therapy 1. What is the current interval between IV set changes? 2. What is the current utilization of leukocyte reduction filters? 3. What IV sets are used in Surgery? 4. When are IV Pumps proscribed for use?